Miyazaki's Specialty Chicken Nanban Recipe

Name: Miyazaki's Specialty Chicken Nanban
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Chicken thighs; 2 Beaten eggs; 1 Plain flour; 1 Japanese leeks, chili threads; 1 Onion; 5 Hard-boiled egg; 250 ml Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Plain yogurt; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 100 ml Vinegar; 100 ml Mirin; 60 ml Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Sugar (if you can, use granulated sugar); 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sudachi (or lemon) juice

Servings: persons

5 Chicken thighs
2 Beaten eggs
1 Plain flour
1 Japanese leeks, chili threads
1 Onion
5 Hard-boiled egg
250 ml Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Plain yogurt
1 tbsp Ketchup
1 dash Salt and pepper
100 ml Vinegar
100 ml Mirin
60 ml Soy sauce
3 tbsp Sugar (if you can, use granulated sugar)
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Sudachi (or lemon) juice

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These are the ingredients.
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Bring the chicken to room temperature.
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Mince the onions, sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt (not listed), and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Next, soak in water to remove the salt and squeeze out the moisture.
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Finely chop the hard-boiled egg and mix with the other tartar sauce ingredients.
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Mix together the tartar sauce as quickly as you can so that the flavors can combine evenly.
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Combine all the nanban vinegar in a pot and bring to a boil.
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Cut slits in the thick parts of the meat, and cut the sinews as well.
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Coat the chicken in flour and shake off the excess.
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Dip in the beaten egg, then fry in oil heated to 170C.
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Once the chicken has fried, coat in the nanban sauce while still hot.
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Pour some on top of the chicken as well.
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Let it soak for about 20 minutes.
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Don't soak for too long or it will get soggy.
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Cut with a knife and transfer to a plate.
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Drizzle some more of the nanban sauce on top and serve with tartar sauce!
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Chicken thighs, 2 Beaten eggs, 1 Plain flour, 1 Japanese leeks, chili threads, and more.

Yes, Miyazaki's Specialty Chicken Nanban falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Miyazaki's Specialty Chicken Nanban

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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